Clinical Nurse (Department of Neurosurgery) - #Staff

The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Clinical Nurse who will be responsible for managing patient care coordination, supporting clinical operations, and serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams. This role ensures timely triage, efficient administrative processing, and seamless communication across departments to support high-quality patient care.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Triage and manage patient calls and concerns, including assessment of urgency, escalation for immediate clinical needs, and provision of patient education.

• Oversee administrative functions, including completion and management of surgical documentation, disability forms, and other patient-related paperwork.

• Serve as a clinical resource to MOC teams by providing education on patient triage and care processes; act as a liaison between MOC teams and physicians for clinical inquiries and clarifications.

• Support the surgical team by coordinating diagnostic imaging and facilitating pre-surgical workups to ensure readiness for procedures.

• Collaborate with MOC teams to prepare, submit, and track prior authorization requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payer requirements.

• Maintain clear, timely communication with patients, providers, and internal teams to promote continuity and quality of care.

• Provide patient education.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.

• CPR/BLS certified.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years progressively responsible medical office experience required.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related discipline preferred.

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification required.

Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.

Classified Title: Clinical Nurse

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME

Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30-5

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Neuro Sur Spine

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.